Tzen Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I just wanted to share some WIP, Since i posted my dread and such in the other forum, I thought I'd carry on posting and see what people think! So! I finally had time to carry on with the green stuff work. It's a little untidy at the moment because of the nature of green stuff. I'm still in the process of cleaning up, and smoothing out the edges. Lights a lil bad, despite my daylight lamp (which keeps turning itself off...), the pics would be better during the day! Ah well! What do we think? http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/tzen_spider/da2-1.jpg Now, the Aprostle himself I'm in two minds about. Initially I thought Astorath would make a great Dark Apostle (and I still do) however loads of people have taken this idea, and I don't think it would make him unique enough as a commander. Im consdiring converting up my own from plastic bits. Anyway here is the Apostle, what's peoples thought on it? http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/tzen_spider/da1-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Very nice, Initially the Crozius appeared to be to big but when wielded two-handed - nothing says DIE LOYALIST DOG like a giant Daemon Skull on a stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khorne Worny Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I think this idea could really work though personally im not a fan of using the beastmen banner pole head and gor horns for the head of the weapon. It just looks a little odd maybe bigger horns and an actural skull might make it look better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 I kinda agree about the skull thing. A normal skull is too small sadly, and this one I also feel is a "bit big". I'm mainly working on the back pack at the moment, I plan on returning to the Crozius and the body of the Apostle once I've painted the wings. Something doesn't quite sit well with me regarding them both and I can't figure out what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooseDaMoose Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Ah it's a shame more people have done it; I always liked Astorath's armour purely because it reminds me of Dracula's armour from Francis Ford Coppola's movie. Which is weird, because I thought the movie sucked and the armour looked ridiculous. But somehow it works in the grimdark future of war and giant genetically-enhanced super warriors whose sole tactics are based on "being badass". Anyway, I say go for Astorath and I actually think the crozius looks good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Engelhardt Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 The wings are the wrong way round, aren't they? edit: Ah, nevermind, all you have to do is take a closer look ^^ It's the beer taking the better of me. So anyway, nice job so far :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Well, I wanted something looking like a daemon head on his crozius, but I wanted it to look unaffiliated with the big 4 gods, and something more generic so it could be an undivided daemon. I want the guy to look like a fallen Angel. I waited for ages for Astorath to come out because I wanted the Apostle to have been gifted the back pack during the Heresy from a Blood Angel captain as a thank you for a service rendered (ooo err) on the battlefield. I haven't really bulked the fluff out here, but the concept that the apostle (or Chaplain he would have been then) did some mighty favour for a Blood Angels lord of some sort is the key. I want the proud machinery and the artistry of the Blood angles to have eroded away, and the Apostle is slowly becoming more Daemonic, and the influence is corrupting his wargear. The Jump pack no longer works, the wings now grant him flight. The Crozius is slowly manifesting into the demon the Apostle will become... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarKHaZZ13 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 The Crozius is slowly manifesting into the demon the Apostle will become... this saves the crozius from being aweful...just finished reading the first heretic....essentially the crozius are shaped after lorgars... but Having a deamon reside within is a nice justification for customization.. I like him ;) Esspecially the wings :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I like that crozius man! looks suitably crushy to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Zaku Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I cast my vote towards the Crozius. Just paint it in muted colors as opposed to the rest of the model so the focus doesn't rest on it. Subtlety creates loud thunks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Sorry about the crap picture but the light has departed! You get the gist so far anyway. http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/tzen_spider/dawings-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 Just been working on the membrane. I had to play about with some colours to see which one I preferred. Sometimes it's hard to keep things interesting and use a limited palette! http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/tzen_spider/membrane.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 The paint job on the jump pack looks great. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the model painted in this fashion. I'm not sold on the crozius, but I'll reserve judgement till after its painted. Looking forward to the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driz Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I really enjoy the way your 'Apostle' is developing! Could you 'tack' the crozious on for a qick pic? I'm curious to see how the symmetry of the head looks like... Can't wait to see more!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/tzen_spider/membrane2.jpg Not done the other side of the wings, but this is what they will look like! I'll try pop a pic of the apostle up in a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Front and back so far! http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/tzen_spider/membrane4.jpg http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/tzen_spider/membrane3.jpg Not finished obviously! The skeletal part of the wings are too red. But I'll be fixing that today! Not really sure if i like this to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Looking good mate, how's the main body/weapon coming along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 I'm gonna take a pic of him later and show him here. He is really just base coated though, im treating the wings and the apostle as two seperate projects! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Sorry about the pics, but this is what i did today! http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/tzen_spider/membrane6.jpg http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/tzen_spider/membrane5.jpg http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/tzen_spider/apostle.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 The awesomeness is palpable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooseDaMoose Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Are you gonna paint the face as a face or as a mask? Edit: It's looking AWESOME btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexington Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 "My name is Tzen, and I make awesome comics and great models and paint like a living god, meh meh meh." :D Seriously, great stuff, bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Are you gonna paint the face as a face or as a mask? I'm not sure how you mean? I think I'll be painting him the same skin tone as his wings. The reason I did this was because Lorgar was meant to be "golden skinned" and I wanted to try and make it look like the skin tones matched, so it became more organic. If I'm totally honest I'd have loved my apostle to have had a hood, which is why I may go back and re do it, or just make a totally new apostle once the army is complete. I really wanna make a Thousand Sons army! "My name is Tzen, and I make awesome comics and great models and paint like a living god, meh meh meh." Seriously, great stuff, bud. If only that were true! Ta though Lex! :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I really, really like how you paint your minis :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Not enough time (or light) in the day. http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/tzen_spider/apostle2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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